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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
2
Vital statistics recount births for Bardouche Klein Meyer Nord strom Fadness Kraft and outside Austin births for Wheat Reese Oleson Nelson Kehrer and others. Obituaries and hospital thanks express gratitude to staff, friends, and family for support and prayers. A petty larceny case reports David Moffitt found guilty and fined or jailed.
Floriculturists say crabgrass is unlikely in bluegrass if cut two inches high or more and given moderate fertilization. The note lists hospital cases Barry Rush of Austin Route 5 surgical in room 255 and Keith Felt at 1100 10th Ave SW in room 275.
City council discussed airport management duties with Vroman and approved multiple licenses and transfers. Transfers for Midway Liquor Store and East Side Drug were continued, with delays and a 10 day waiting period. Bids for a raw sewage pump and insurance were tabled for July reviews while parking restrictions near Austin High were advanced to a second reading.
The Red Cedar Inn board of directors met Monday night to handle routine business affairs. They are focused on reopening the inn and are making every effort to move toward that goal. A productive meeting between union and management is hoped for on Wednesday.
A spokesman says the Tractor Swap must deliver over 4,500 light tractors to satisfy a $28 million price for Castro. Some 60,000 letters have flooded Tractors-for-Freedom HQ since the appeal, with unopened letters to be returned if the deal collapses.
The Supreme Court refused to ease 40 year old trade restrictions barring leading meat packers from entering grocery and milk business or owning retail stores. Swift Armour Cudahy petitioned after Judge Julius J Hoffman kept the decree intact. Wilson did not participate.
Three men died when a car crashed on U S 85 seven miles north of Alexander in Watford City area at about 5 a m. An unidentified third passenger was critically injured and later taken to Watford City. Indian agents were en route.
New York AP says racketeer Frank Costello completed his income tax evasion term and was moved from federal to state custody for a 30 day contempt sentence. He plans possible deportation to Italy and joked about a head wound from his transfer.
Laurits C. Nielson son of Rev and Mrs Immanuel Nielson 410 Fifth St SW earned a bachelor of arts degree at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois Commencement included 2212 graduates and a speech by Illinois Governor Otto Kerner Jr titled University and State Partners in Making Federalism Work.
In Geneva the United States proposed phased withdrawal of military advisers from Laos with coordination by neutral truces teams. All foreign forces except French instructors would depart, leaving France to stay under the 1954 Geneva accords to keep Laos neutral.
Water safety chairman Carl W. Moen warns Minnesota could record its second worst recreational drowning total, with 49 deaths to date and a projected 170 for the year. He cites drownings among non swimming individuals, unguarded beaches, and cases of parental negligence, urging stricter boat safety and vigilance ahead of July and August.
Hollywood mourners heard Rabbi Albert M. Lewis recount actor Jeff Chandler's five week battle with illness before his death at 42 from blood poisoning. About five hundred attended Temple Isaiah services, with many film and sports stars present and more outside the temple.
Swimming lessons began Monday at the Lime Springs swimming pool. Frank Lorenzo is pool manager and Sharla Galuin is in charge of the concession stand.
Ray Brockway a Hibbing Minnesota man, age 65, visits Helena Montana after 42 years away to reunite with brothers George and John Brockway and sister Eva Crawford who believed him dead. He arrived with his wife and 15 year old daughter and plans to spend time visiting before returning home.
Salvation Army letters appeal funds for its annual drive. Local committee led by Paul H. Bringgold disperses a portion of the money in the community. Army services reach 650 communities in Iowa with 2,291 volunteers. Contributions may be sent to treasurer A. G. Dunton in Riceville.
Vacation Bible School at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Lyle Minnesota with 129 children ends Saturday 9 11 30 am A program follows Sunday at 10 30 am service at Lyle Park Brotherhoods annual congregation picnic starts at noon at the park
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